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MJ57 NWK

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 NWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 129,292 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,458 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel long, but effective.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,639 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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MJ57 NWK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 NWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ57 NWK registered?

MJ57 NWK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is MJ57 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ57 NWK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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